Business 380 Excellence Award (2017)

Established as a 501c3 non-profit organization

Initiated a Student Discount Card for Coe and Mount Mercy students for restaurants and retail businesses

Began redevelopment and revitalization with signs, more efficient clean-up and beautification

Initiated the opening of the Cedar Rapids Police Substation

Installment of district-wide bicycle racks

Installed trash receptacles along First Avenue

50% reduction in crime over the past 9 years

College District Area Action Plan with City of Cedar Rapids

Facilitate development projects within the district

Neighborhood Clean-Up (Fall and Spring)

Promote safety and security efforts

Additional trees in the area

Provide District Dollar to generate traffic in local businesses

Creating signage to promote businesses in the area

Increase membership

The highest number of supporting members and contributions

Continued cooperation with CRPD on monthly safety and security

Higher social media presence and posts with more engagement, event sharing, and promotions

Piloting quarterly e-newsletters

Adding newer promotional events/giveaways for the District Dollars program

Continued quarterly Large Group Meetings and Presidents’ Reception

Implementation of promotional signage initiative along CeMar Trail

Advocating District improvement when opportunity presents